19-9-502. Definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) 'Authorized courses' means: (A) Credit courses which meet undergraduate or graduate degree requirements; and (B) Credit courses which meet requirements for completion of vocational or technical training for a declared educational objective meeting requirements of rules promulgated pursuant to this article. (ii) 'Federal tuition assistance' means any payment made to or on behalf of a member by the federal government for educational assistance, excluding benefits paid pursuant to the Montgomery GI Bill; (iii) 'Member' means an active, in good standing, member of the Wyoming national guard; (iv) 'Montgomery GI Bill' means the federal Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984, Public Law 98 525 and subsequent amendments thereto; (v) 'Plan' means the educational assistance plan established under this article; (vi) 'Wyoming institution of higher education' or 'institution' means a public or private educational institution located within this state and approved for payment of Montgomery GI Bill benefits. 'Institution' includes a public or private educational institution offering an accredited degree program in Wyoming through distance his state and approved for payment of Montgomery GI Bill benefits. 'Institution' includes a public or private educational institution offering an accredited degree program in Wyoming through distance education under a partnership agreement with any branch of the United States armed forces; (vii) 'Wyoming public institutions of higher education' means the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges; (viii) 'Dependent' means a person enrolled as a dependent in the defense enrollment eligibility reporting system.
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